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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252.84, 21,048.93 and 8,538.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252.84, 21,048.93 and 8,538.87 is: 11,783.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.84 : 21,048.93 = 8,538.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.84/21,048.93 = 8,538.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.84x = 21,048.93 × 8,538.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.84x = 179,734,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,734,076.91/15,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,783.65

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